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Module 1. Query Tuning

  • Tools for Query Optimisation
  • Cached Query Execution Plans
  • Clearing the Cache
  • Analyzing Execution Plans
  • Hints
  • Using the Database Engine Tuning Advisor
  • Index Optimization
  • Table and Index Structures
  • Index Access Methods
  • Indexing Strategies

Module 2. Subqueries, Table Expressions, and Ranking Functions

  • Constructing Subqueries
  • Utilising Table Expressions
  • Applying Ranking Functions

Module 3. Optimizing Joins and Set Operations

  • Core Join Types
  • Join Algorithms
  • Set Operations
  • Using INTO with Set Operations

Module 4. Aggregating and Pivoting Data

  • Applying the OVER Clause
  • Types of Aggregation (Cumulative, Sliding, and Year-To-Date)
  • Pivoting and Unpivoting
  • Configuring Custom Aggregations
  • Using the GROUPING SETS Subclause
  • CUBE and ROLLUP Subclauses
  • Materializing Grouping Sets

Module 5. Using TOP and APPLY

  • SELECT TOP
  • Employing the APPLY table operator
  • TOP n at the Group Level
  • Implementing Pagination

Module 6. Optimizing Data Transformation

  • Inserting Data via Enhanced VALUES Clause
  • Utilising the BULK Rowset Provider
  • Using INSERT EXEC
  • Sequence Mechanisms
  • DELETE with Joins
  • UPDATE with Joins
  • MERGE Statement
  • The OUTPUT Clause with INSERT
  • The OUTPUT Clause with DELETE
  • The OUTPUT Clause with UPDATE
  • The OUTPUT Clause with MERGE

Module 7. Querying Partitioned Tables

  • Partitioning in SQL Server
  • Writing Queries on Partitioned Tables
  • Writing Queries on Partitioned Views

Requirements

A solid command of SQL within the Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012 ecosystem.

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